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Title: Bit of a missprint ??
Post by: Possie Ron on March 17, 2013, 02:56:46 PM

As I came across it ?
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Missing a bit of rim print near the tail.

Title: RE: Bit of a missprint ??
Post by: markn on March 17, 2013, 02:59:19 PM

Looks like a clipped planchet. Nice find.

Title: RE: Bit of a missprint ??
Post by: ausjack on March 17, 2013, 03:15:00 PM

is there also a little around the roo's head Ron?

and also the 1 and 4 look a little weak but that could be my peepers

Title: RE: Bit of a missprint ??
Post by: enworb on March 17, 2013, 03:16:28 PM

That is the blakesley effect AJ. A good indication that it is a genuine clipped coin.

Title: RE: Bit of a missprint ??
Post by: ausjack on March 17, 2013, 03:30:33 PM

Thanks enworb..didn't know if it was my eyes :)

Title: RE: Bit of a missprint ??
Post by: Possie Ron on March 17, 2013, 04:12:50 PM

Thanks for the info gents. Appreciated.

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